Rider of the Flames (1998)
Feuerreiter is an elegant period drama that begins in Frankfurt in 1796. Through his friend, Baron von Sinclair, romantic and rebellious poet Friedrich Hölderlin secures the position of a private tutor in the home of a banker named Gontard. He is soon torn between his passion for poetry and his love for Susette, the lady of the house. To top it all off, Baron von Sinclair is in love with him. Hölderlin's most beautiful poems are written during this trying time. However, he becomes a total recluse when he loses Susette. The film examines the effects of conflicting demands, both emotional and sensual, that may inspire art. Feuerreiter was screened as part of the New German Films at the 49th International Berlin Film Festival, 1999.
Cast
- Martin Feifel - Friedrich Holderlin
- Marianne Denicourt - Susette Gontard
- Ulrich Matthes - Isaac von Sinclair
- Nina Hoss
- Margit Carstensen - Sinclair's mother
- Matthias Faber - Henry Gontard
- Jochen Regelien - detective
- Ueli Jäggi - "Germania"
- Dieter Landuris - "Marianna"
- Pierre Besson - Friedrich Schelling
Screenplay
Keywords
woman director
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rider of the Flames about?
- Feuerreiter is an elegant period drama that begins in Frankfurt in 1796. Through his friend, Baron von Sinclair, romantic and rebellious poet Friedrich Hölderlin secures the position of a private tutor in the home of a banker named Gontard. He is soon torn between his passion for poetry and his love for Susette, the lady of the house. To top it all off, Baron von Sinclair is in love with him. Hölderlin's most beautiful poems are written during this trying time. However, he becomes a total recluse when he loses Susette. The film examines the effects of conflicting demands, both emotional and sensual, that may inspire art. Feuerreiter was screened as part of the New German Films at the 49th International Berlin Film Festival, 1999.
- Who directed Rider of the Flames?
- Rider of the Flames was directed by Nina Grosse.
- Who stars in Rider of the Flames?
- Rider of the Flames stars Martin Feifel, Marianne Denicourt, Ulrich Matthes, Nina Hoss, Margit Carstensen, Matthias Faber.
- How long is Rider of the Flames?
- Rider of the Flames has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is Rider of the Flames?
- Rider of the Flames is a Drama film.
- Where was Rider of the Flames produced?
- Rider of the Flames was produced in Austria, France, Germany, Poland.